The platform comprises radio-frequency beacons deployed in a constellation, mobile sensors, and a software suite.

As part of a larger infrastructure investment, CP Automation recently installed a Riello 3/1 phase UPS system at 40 kVa at one bustling UK port to improve the duration of its power supply.

The TPP 15A-D and TPP 30A-D families offer eight single output models ranging 3.3 - 48 Vout. Efficiency up to 91.5% and industrial grade components enable a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, with full-load convection operation up to 60°C ~ 75°C (depending on model) and a working altitude to 5000m.

This annual award is presented by FieldComm Group to recognize the people, companies and plant sites around the globe that are using the capabilities of FOUNDATION Fieldbus, HART and WirelessHART technology in real-time applications for improved operations, maintenance and asset productivity.

These meters measure voltage, current or frequency and provide analog meter-style visual and accurate numeric readings.

By Shan Zhan, ABB Control Technologies In summer 2017, 15 EU states, Switzerland and Hong Kong were affected by the Fipronil contamination scandal. This article looks at what the scandal can teach food manufacturers about the importance of traceability processes.

Airixa deploys an intelligent feature set, such as the ability to set an adaptive demand limit for each month, user-selected load reduction priorities, priorities based on production metrics and constraints, and demand response, which monitors the facility’s power loads and automatically controls those loads to match the demand with the supply.

From a controls perspective, the three-pod design meant a complex system was required. The challenge was developing a system to manage the production interfaces alongside all of the sequencing, interlocking, etc. that is required between each of the pods.

This addition means that the controller supports two industrial safety networks – CIP Safety and Safety over EtherCAT (FSoE). The controller is optimized to support applications in industries like automotive manufacturing and food factories.

The methods taught in the course are based on the IEC 62443-4-1 and IEC 62443-4-2 standards, which represent the expertise of a large group of global experts to reduce cyber vulnerabilities by laying a solid foundation of cyber defense mechanisms for automation system networks.

PS series fork sensor additions include harsh duty U-frame sensors for food applications, L-frame or angled fork sensors for mounting situations, and fork sensors for liquid detection.

ECT was tasked with developing a turbomachinery control system for two trains, each with three parallel compressors. Because the operations will be expected to run continuously for years at a time, a redundant architecture was essential to ensure a backup system would take over and reduce the likelihood of downtime should a failure occur.

The sensors feature normally open and normally closed outputs for integration into control systems. Multiple light sources — red light for setup or infrared light source for highly contaminated or environments with water or mist in the air — enables this sensor to be used in a multitude of applications.

The Quick Changer releases end-of-arm tools with a click and inserted tools are automatically positioned correctly with a repeatability of ±0.02 mm. The Quick Changer can be used on any robot arm, drone, or other equipment with an ISO-9409-1 flange.

Various modules providing choices among motor types, gearboxes, ball screws or roller screws, and accessories allow for custom combinations of components ideally suited for an application.

Honeywell has collaborated with the group to deliver numerous projects, providing and implementing automation controls, safety and cybersecurity solutions. It also has recently started to develop business models with the group around its Honeywell Connected Plant solutions.

his combination of packaging, temperature capabilities and choice of current ratings makes them suited for Internet of Things (IoT) applications that require compact design but don’t involve continuous high currents such as smart doorbells, thermostats, ceiling fans/lights, door locks, etc.

To achieve its goals, Henkel created an energy monitoring system leveraging Wonderware, part of AVEVA’s industrial software portfolio. Implemented as a digital, Industrial IoT platform, the company now has greater access to more data to improve operational flexibility and scalability.

The Promass A sensor system is mounted on a base plate that acts as a “shock absorber,” effectively shielding the Coriolis measurement from outside interference, e.g. from pipe vibrations.

These detectors feature Bluetooth wireless technology and can now connect with MSA’s new Apple iOS X/S Connect App along with the previously released Android X/S Connect App.

By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation Improving facility safety is critical to safeguard staff, but did you know safety can impact productivity and machine effectiveness too? This article will share three tips for machine safety.

The AGT's sensing window is large enough to monitor 100 amp circuits. It can also be used to measure and monitor any low-value AC circuit current by passing just one of the conductors through the sensing window.

The TraceNet Genesis System gives access to comprehensive heat trace circuit information, including circuit performance history, fault analysis, and circuit drawings. Using this information, maintenance personnel can predict failures.

The pumps are suited for use in industrial applications such as foundation repair, rail maintenance and concrete post-tensioning.

The NSR-PG-10-20 Precision Parallel Gripper is a smart gripper available for collaborative robots, including the UR3, UR5 and UR10 robots from Universal Robots (UR).

The cloud-based technology allows Honeywell’s Transportation Systems business to remotely identify, analyze and optimize energy consumption of the overall plant as well as all connected field devices. This is the first deployment of the solution in Asia.

The measurement of compressed air flow lines with the FS10i Switch/Monitor can provide information to the equipment’s control system in order to optimize the air flow.

The distributed force array (DFA) sensor uses Peratech’s quantum tunnelling composite (QTC) technology to provide an array of single point sensors that can be used in conjunction with a position sensor (such as capacitive) to measure force and correlate it with position.

As part of the upgrade, the substation will be equipped with digital technology. ABB will supply protection and control equipment, an ABB Ability MicroSCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system and a digital process bus.

Customers can evolve their SCADA from the previous generations technology to a new environment leveraging the Microsoft .NET Framework, SQL databases, displays and Industry 4.0 concepts, the foundation for FactoryStudio.

The sensors, which include a stainless-steel housing, are resistant to aggressive cleaning agents, chemicals, coolants or other media and meet the requirements for packaging, food & beverage industries.

The awards celebrate manufacturers that make safety an inherent value in their company culture, compliance procedures and use of machine-safety technology.

The reading window of the PXV has been enlarged to approx. 120 x 80 mm, meaning that the Data Matrix code tape is always located within the sending range.

The guide suggests that building a digital strategy requires preparing and retraining executives, investing in talent, continually exploring the potential of digital, assessing and benchmarking current data architecture, working the data harder and greater collaboration throughout the supply chain.

It can be calibrated to measure gases over a flow range from 0.04 to 559 SCFM (0.07 to 950 NCMH), depending on line size, which is useful in low-flow applications requiring small doses.

This hazardous location control station is constructed of sturdy aluminum with stainless steel parts for additional reliability. The station is NEMA 7 (C, D) and NEMA 9 (E, F, G) rated, and includes three pre-drilled and tapped operator holes with ¾-inch NPT hubs.

The Integrated Laser Alignment System (ILAS) of the GuardShield 450L-E provides multiple visible laser points that optimize setup with a touch of the ILAS symbol on the front window of the stick.

By Stefan Reuther, COPA-DATAResearch by IndustryWeek shows that equipment failure is the cause of 42 per cent of unplanned downtime. This article explains how to leverage predictive analytics to reduce factory downtime and increase business competitiveness.

This company is using igus components almost exclusively to automate labor-intensive processes in the breeding and growing giant red worms, with the goal of expanding its automated units to support other small businesses who are searching for robotic solutions.

By Nick Boughton, Boulting TechnologyThis article explains how the timeline of power grid modernization, including the convergence of disparate systems, has led to the evolution of the smart grid.

The partnership was announced as part of Ubisense’s strategy to integrate location and identification technologies with its open and sensor-agnostic SmartSpace software platform, with the goal of enabling customers to create an enterprise-wide digital twin along the entire value chain of critical manufacturing activities.

Rockwell Automation will collaborate in the transformation of the century-old, open-pit mine into a technologically advanced “super cave” mine that uses a block-caving extraction process. This advanced method is expected to extend the life of the mine by at least 40 years, improving its asset utilization.

Sensors are available with diagnostics function that can be monitored with I/O Link supporting Industry 4.0 implementation and Smart Factory operations.

The J1939 CAN bus option enables peer-to-peer or broadcast signaling and is a standard often found in commercial vehicle applications. J1939 is a software protocol associated with CAN bus and provides serial data communications between microprocessor systems connected through the bus.

By Yasunori Kobayashi, YokogawaIn today's competitive environment, process industry companies need to balance multiple objectives including safety, profitability and delivering value to customers. However, these objectives are often conflicting goals not aligned across departments, plants, or enterprise boundaries.